Historic New England

Bonnet

Burgundy wool broadcloth bonnet trimmed with wide, intertwined band of burgundy and orange velvet, burgundy velvet bow at back, stiffened buckram foundation, and black silk lining.

Date: 1889-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: buckram, silk (textile), velvet (fabric weave), wool (textile)

GUSN: 52920

Accession Number: 1942.215

Bonnet

Small, narrow, black braided straw bonnet trimmed with black grosgrain bows and ribbon ties; brim trimmed with navy blue velvet, pleated; lined with black taffeta; wire support around brim.

Date: 1875-1883

Maker: unknown

Material: braiding, silk (textile), straw (plant material), velvet (fabric weave)

GUSN: 52921

Accession Number: 1942.216

Bonnet

Greenish-gray silk velvet hat on wire foundation, trimmed with large white cotton flowers, and rosette made of gold and silver metallic thread, jet and glass beads, and velvet ribbon ties at back.

Date: 1889-1892

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), silk (textile), velvet (fabric weave), wire

GUSN: 52922

Accession Number: 1942.217

Bonnet

Small; brown velvet; trimmed with lighter brown striped satin bows and ribbon ties; ruched velvet bandeau and trim at brim; black lining; buckram foundation; gold feathers.

Date: 1879-1885

Maker: unknown

Material: buckram, silk (textile), velvet (fabric weave)

GUSN: 52923

Accession Number: 1942.218

Hat

Tan straw hat of narrow braid with low, oval-shaped crown 1 1/2" high and 4 1/8" wide brim. Top of crown is lined with tan paper; no trimming.

Date: 1850-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: braiding, straw (plant material)

GUSN: 52924

Accession Number: 1942.219

Navy blue velvet bonnet on buckram foundation trimmed with pink velvet ribbon with bow at back. Pink ribbon trimmed with silver spangles, leaf-shaped band of black net with spangles. Black velvet ties and white lining.

Date: 1890-1892

Maker: unknown

Material: buckram, silk (textile), sequins (spangles), velvet (fabric weave)

GUSN: 52925

Accession Number: 1942.220

Shawl

Square shawl constructed from fuschia-colored silk gauze ground with brocaded pattern of naturalistic leaves, roses, and central medallion in same-colored supplementary weft pattern. 3/4" denser stripe of woven silk forms a border on all four sides. Tied fringe.

Date: 1835-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile), brocade (textile)

GUSN: 52928

Accession Number: 1942.234

Shawl

Square shawl woven in black and white check with knotted fringe on all four sides.

Date: ca. 1840

Maker: unknown

Material: textiles

GUSN: 52929

Accession Number: 1942.236

Cap

Lace morning cap with mesh base and cotton gathered bow on top, embroidered with polychrome thread depicting insects.

Date: 1880-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (fiber), embroidering

GUSN: 52930

Accession Number: 1942.237

Cap

Lace morning cap, triangular shaped with light pink satin bow on top.

Date: 1880-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: satin, silk (textile)

GUSN: 52931

Accession Number: 1942.238

Cap

Triangular lace cap with mesh base, wire molding, and red satin ribbon tied in a bow on top; ribbon is embroidered with yellow/gold-colored flowers.

Date: 1880-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: lace (needlework), silk (textile), satin, embroidering

GUSN: 52932

Accession Number: 1942.239

Cap

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 52933

Accession Number: 1942.247

Cap

White; corded cotton cap trimmed with white cording and drawnwork; neck ruffle; circular design.

Date: 1800-1810

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), drawn thread work

GUSN: 52934

Accession Number: 1942.248

Infant's Cap

Infant cap constructed from white cotton, cord stuffed decoration in five rings around face and neck, top and round section at back; drawstring for shaping at back; one chin tie extant.

Date: 1825-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), cord quilting

GUSN: 52935

Accession Number: 1942.249

Infant's Cap

Infant cap made from cream-colored fine cotton embellished with whitework tambour embroidery depicting stylized flowers and leaves. Closure with two loops at chin for decorative ribbon; drawstring across back of neck for fitting.

Date: ca. 1820

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), embroidering, whitework

GUSN: 52936

Accession Number: 1942.250

Infant's Cap

White cotton infant cap constructed from a gathered crown stitched to a wide band with a decorative ruffle of lace (geometric pattern openwork) framing the face embellished with featherstitching. Closure with two woven ties under the chin and fitted to back of neck with drawstring.

Date: 1800-1820

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), lace (needlework), linen (material)

GUSN: 52937

Accession Number: 1942.251

Pocket

White pocket with blue crewel embroidered design of free-hand drawn exotic flowers and tendrils. Tape ties at top, single slit down front finished with tape edges. Inked design visible where crewel yarn is no longer extant

Date: ca. 1800

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), crewelwork (technique), embroidering

GUSN: 52938

Accession Number: 1942.252

Shoes

A pair of yellow leather shoes with a pointed toe, spring heel, and no trim. Lined with cream-colored linen.

Date: 1802-1805

Maker: unknown

Material: leather, linen (material)

GUSN: 52939

Accession Number: 1942.253AB

Pair of shoes

This pair of heeled slippers is constructed from white kid leather bound with beige cotton and silk woven tape. Construction details include elastic laces at sides and heels; square toe; square throat; 3 1/4" vamp pierced with holes; no trim although holes on vamp indicate a bow was probably attache...

Date: 1860-1869

Maker: unknown

Material: leather, linen (material)

GUSN: 52940

Accession Number: 1942.254AB

Shoes

A pair of black leather children's shoes with small rosettes, black laces, grosgrain edging, and flat leather soles.

Date: 1850-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), stitching, leather

GUSN: 52941

Accession Number: 1942.256AB

Shoes

Each shoe in this pair is constructed from white leather with a blue silk rosette; white tape trim; elastic strap; white silk ribbon ankle ties; brown sole with stained "arch"; white inner sole; cloth lined toe.

Date: ca. 1850

Maker: unknown

Material: leather, silk (textile), cotton (textile)

GUSN: 52942

Accession Number: 1942.257AB

Men's Toilet Kit Case

Cylindrical leather case that holds a men's toilet kit.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 52944

Accession Number: 1942.266A

Powder Jar

Glass jar with a metal top.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 52945

Accession Number: 1942.266BC

Hairbrush

Brush. Part of a men's toilet kit.

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 52946

Accession Number: 1942.266E

Cosmetic Jar with Cover

Small glass jar with metal cover. Part of a men's toilet kit.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 52948

Accession Number: 1942.266HI

Scrap quilt top

Comprised of scraps of early nineteenth century cottons. No pattern or overall design. Edges bound in printed calico.

Date: 1830-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: calico, chintz, copper engraving (printing process), cotton (textile), linen (material), piecing, printing (process), rolling up, textiles, copper (metal)

GUSN: 53374

Accession Number: 1942.1485

Portrait Picture

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 53375

Accession Number: 1942.1486.1

Portrait Picture

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 53376

Accession Number: 1942.1486.2

Cushion

Central panel beige silk jacquard ground brocaded with flowering tree in silver metallic thread and multicolored silk. Side panels of dark red velvet. Back of red silk/wool damask. Sides bound with gold jacquard ribbon. Soft filling.

Date: 1890-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: brocade (textile), damask, jacquard, silk (textile), velvet (fabric weave), wool (textile)

GUSN: 53378

Accession Number: 1942.1488.1

Dress

Long; tan; shirred bodice; neckline and capped sleeves trimmed with eyelet; floral eyelet waistband with self ties at side seam; sleeves have twelve narrow tucks; drawstring neckline; plain skirt.

Date: 1840

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), embroidering, eyelets (components)

GUSN: 53379

Accession Number: 1942.1512

Dress

White; yoke collar and hemline of floral cutwork embroidery; long sleeves w/ gathered cuff; 3 bands of narrow cuff w/ row of cutwork; 2 glass buttons.

Date: 1890

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), embroidering, eyelets (components), textiles, stitching, machine-made

GUSN: 53380

Accession Number: 1942.1516

Cap

Black mesh cap with lace detail. Blue with white stripe ribbon trim, blue satin cap strings.

Date: 1859-1863

Maker: unknown

Material: textiles

GUSN: 53381

Accession Number: 1942.1517

Child's Bonnet

Brown silk; quilted, diamond pattern; wool padding; scalloped and wired brim; piping--cream; neck ruffle; cream silk lining.

Date: 1820-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: quilting, silk (textile), wool (textile)

GUSN: 53382

Accession Number: 1942.1518

Infant's Cap

Ivory cotton mull; lace ruffle around brim; floral and leaf white embroidery next to ruffle; drawstring at top of brim and at center back; self ruffle around crown; bonnet-shaped.

Date: 1820-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: embroidering, stitching, super

GUSN: 53383

Accession Number: 1942.1519

Infant's Cap

White cotton mull; white dots embroidered all over; bonnet-shaped; white floral embroidery around brim; lace ruffle around brim; center strip of lace from brim to crown; drawstring closure tieing at center of brim and center back; net insert around crown; crown embroidered w/ central flowers encircl...

Date: 1820-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: embroidering, stitching, super

GUSN: 53384

Accession Number: 1942.1520

Infant's Cap

White cotton; four pleats around front with row of eyelet and lace ruffle; self ties at front and back; lace ruffle around bottom; bonnet-shaped.

Date: 1870

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 53385

Accession Number: 1942.1521

Cap

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: textiles

GUSN: 53386

Accession Number: 1942.1522

Cap

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: textiles

GUSN: 53387

Accession Number: 1942.1523

Cap

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: textiles

GUSN: 53388

Accession Number: 1942.1524

Cap

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: textiles

GUSN: 53389

Accession Number: 1942.1525

Pair of Gloves

White full-length cotton gloves.

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 53390

Accession Number: 1942.1526

Candlestick

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 53391

Accession Number: 1942.1530.1

Candlestick

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 53392

Accession Number: 1942.1530.2

Flatware Tray

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 53393

Accession Number: 1942.1540

Fruit Bowl

Porcelain footed fruit bowl with square base flaring outward and painted sprays of flowers in the center of the pierced bowl. The exterior is gold painted with florettes in relief.

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: Sevres Porcelain Manufactory (Maker)

Material: gilding, porcelain

GUSN: 53394

Accession Number: 1942.1542.1

Vase

Glass vase with scalloped edge at mouth. Ivory and green luster swirled abstract pattern. Maker's mark and part of original tag on bottom.

Date: 1893-1910

Maker: Union Glass Company (Somerville, Mass.) (Maker)

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 53396

Accession Number: 1943.4

Vase

Bulbous glass vase with rounded points of glass (four from top to bottom in eight vertical lines around the body). Scalloped edge on mouth. White and green horizontal wavy lines. Gold luster inside.

Date: 1893-1910

Maker: Union Glass Company (Somerville, Mass.) (Maker)

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 53398

Accession Number: 1943.10

Vase

Glass vase with teal and gold luster decoration in a fish scale pattern. Interior of mouth solid luster gold. Original price tag on bottom, as well as maker's inscription.

Date: 1893-1910

Maker: Union Glass Company (Somerville, Mass.) (Maker)

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 53399

Accession Number: 1943.13

Nut bowl

Glass nut bowl with wavy scalloped edges around mouth. Green and purple on bottom, green and blue (peacock blue) glazed on rim and interior.

Date: 1893-1910

Maker: Union Glass Company (Somerville, Mass.) (Maker)

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 53400

Accession Number: 1943.17

Vase

Concave glass vase. Iridescent gold interior, ivory exterior with a green abstract leaf decoration. Maker's mark on bottom. Price written on upper outer edge in pencil.

Date: 1893-1910

Maker: Union Glass Company (Somerville, Mass.) (Maker)

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 53401

Accession Number: 1943.21

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